Pecos crushes Seminole. Fort Stockton tops Kermit to spark playoff race
Pecos Eagles routed Seminole 7-1 as Rudy Mendoza earned his ninth win. Fort Stockton edged Kermit 1-0 to create a three way tie with Pecos and Monahans for the District 2-3A title with 8-4 records. Andrews finished 10-5 over Odessa Ector. Seminole closed at 8-17.
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Fernando Hernandez
Nolan Bates
Carlos Abila
Clifton Glenn
Wade McLain
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Roger Chavez
Donny Herod
Margarito Florez
Bobby Herod
Pecos Eagles Eye Tough Playoff Road After Close Districts
The Pecos Eagles played a strong game but suffered close district losses to Odessa Ector Kermit and Monahans. With playoffs looming the writer weighs three possible formats and favors a Pecos Kermit first round, noting Monahans as a potential toughest foe and Don Lawson as the league test pitcher.
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McLain weighs minor league move after demotion
Oakland pitcher Denny McLain, 28, said he will decide with his attorney and A's owner Charlie Finley whether to report to Birmingham in the Southern League after the club optioned him to the minors. He noted the decision could come after the birth of twins.
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Fenwick Delivers Walkoff Single For Astros Over Braves
Houston uses a late rally to tie the game in the eighth and Bobby Fenwick delivers a game winning single off Orlando Cepeda’s glove at first base. Cepeda hits two homers for Atlanta with Dusty Baker also homering as Jer ry Reuss struggles. Jim Ray earns the win.
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Roger Metzger
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Gether
Jerry Reuss
Jim Ray
Bob Watson
Tom Seaver
Mets
Expos
Bud Harrelson
Dodgers
Bill Sager
Duke Sims
Willie Davis
Monday Powers Cubs Past Phillies With Three Homers
Chicago center fielder Rick Monday hit a three homer night to lead the Cubs to an 8-1 win over Philadelphia. Burt Hooton pitched effectively, limiting the Phillies to three hits as Monday joined a rare club with four strong at bats but fell one homer short. Other NL results: Pirates over Cardinals 4-3, Astros over Braves 6-5, Mets beat Expos 7-3, Dodgers blanked Padres 2-0, Reds swept a doubleheader from Giants 4-3 and 2-0.
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Bahnsen wins with two days rest over Twins 2-1
Stan Bahnsen pitched on two days rest to beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 as the Chicago White Sox extended a six game win streak. Vicente Romo and Terry Forster finished the Relief, while Mike Kekich matched two days rest with seven innings for New York.
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Johnny Oates
Doyle Alexander
Mike Cuellar
Norm Cash
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Dempsey Tops NFL FG Percentage After Saints Release
Tom Dempsey, finding a new home with Philadelphia, led NFL field goal accuracy last season by hitting 12 of 17 attempts for a .706 percentage. Gary Ypremian topped the American Conference with a .700 mark after converting 28 of 40 tries. Curt Knight attempted 49 field goals, tying a league record, and made 29.
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Royals overwhelm Rangers 5-0 behind tiny errors and Rooker
Kansas City pitcher Jim Rooker delivers a 4 hit, 1 walk shutout over Texas as the Royals exploit two Ranger errors for an unearned run in the second. Amos Otis and Lou Piniella drive in two runs with a sixth inning steal and sacrifice fly, while Rick Barry’s ABA playoff record is noted in the final line.
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